The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival Returns September 18th and 19th

Fall is almost upon us(!), and you know what that means: The Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival is coming up soon! This neighborhood stalwart event promises fun for young and old alike. It’s not happening until September 18th and 19th, but they are seeking sponsorships (see below). Wallyhood received the following submission from the St. Benedict Parent Club: It’s almost that time again—the tents will be going up, the grills will be firing, and the music will be warming up! The Great…

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“WAugust” Sip and Stroll Coming up on Thursday, August 20th

Grab a friend and lace up your walking shoes! Sip and Stroll returns to Wallingford this Thursday, August 20th from 4 to 7 pm. This is a free neighborhood event where local shops invite everyone to come in for some refreshments and to browse.  Matt Evans of Pacific Northwest Shop (4411 Wallingford Avenue N) organizes the event. All ages are welcome, and there’s no purchase necessary—just come out, explore, and enjoy the late summer afternoon.   I wasn’t aware, but August is…

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Summer Update from Historic Wallingford

Exploring Wallingford Together Those at Historic Wallingford appreciate the support and enthusiasm from participants of the three Exploring Wallingford Together guided tours that have already taken place this spring and summer. There is one more opportunity to join a tour led by architectural historians Sarah J. Martin and Thomas Veith. This coming Tuesday, August 18th at 6pm the final tour of 2026 will commence at the Animal Storm Sculpture at the corner of N 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue N. There are…

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Get Ready for Obliteride on August 8

You may have seen the posters: This year’s Obliteride to fight cancer will take place on Saturday, August 8, with a kickoff party the prior evening. Those expecting to use the Burke-Gilman Trail or Gas Works Park (or, to some extent, the roads in those areas) should be advised that things will be a little busier than normal. Larry gave you an initial heads-up a couple of weeks ago, but here are some more details. This Saturday morning, the annual Obliteride…

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Thank You to the Community from the 2026 Wallingford Parade Organizers

Thank you for joining us on Saturday, July 11th for the 74th Wallingford Parade—you helped us Grow Big Dreams in the heart of our neighborhood. Whether you marched, danced, rolled, waved, cheered from a float, or watched from the sidelines, your presence brought color, joy, and community spirit to 45th Street. We’ve gathered some of our favorite moments from the day, and we’d love for you to relive the celebration with photos courtesy of Ron Waldman and Christopher Nelson. Both young…

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July 16th Sip and Stroll

Summer is officially in full swing in Wallingford. With July 4th festivities and the parade behind us, there’s no better time to skip the traffic snarls and slow down while soaking up a little more PNW warm evening energy right here in our neighborhood. Head out for the Wallingford Sip and Stroll this Thursday, July 16th, from 4 to 7 pm. All ages are welcome, and there’s no purchase necessary—just come out, explore, and enjoy the vibes. Matt Evans of Pacific…

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The 2026 Wallingford Parade is Right Around the Corner

The Wallingford Parade, an annual Seafair event, is returning for the 74th time on Saturday, July 11th, starting at 11 am, and the organizers want to make this the biggest parade ever! This year’s theme is Grow Big Dreams, inspiring neighbors to envision what they want to grow over the course of the next year. Over three dozen local schools, businesses, bands, community groups, and drill teams have registered to participate so far, and there is still time for your group to…

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